Finally got back to Florida last Friday night.  Even after the snowstorm cancellations and rescheduled flight, I STILL had to buy yet another ticket on a different airline because of further airline delays that day.  Sheesh.  But all is well.  Refunds are on the way, and I made it! 

I enjoyed my first night back at Turtles restaurant on Tuesday and I continue to look forward to seeing so many old friends. I don't know yet whether my weekly performances at Turtles will continue in February, but I hope so.  I really enjoy it. 

Last night I performed my Divas and Dames show at Seaplace  clubhouse on Longboat Key in Florida.  What a fun night.  The social committee told me this was an 'experiment' because they've never presented a show before, only dances.  So they weren't sure how it would be received.  But it was sold out and the audience was great!  And talk about location, location, location!  The whole community is Gulf Front, and the clubhouse itself is right on the beachfront.  Wow.  When I pulled up to the clubhouse and got out of the car, I heard that soothing healing sound of the surf RIGHT THERE in front of me.  Oh my.  

The photo above doesn't do it justice because it was cloudy, but that's looking toward the Gulf, with some sand dunes in the middle and the water just beyond.  I took the picture from the front door of the clubhouse.  Quite a difference from the snow picture I showed you in my last post from New York!

So onward I go.  I appreciate all the good wishes and prayers for my safe return. 

I'll keep ya posted.

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Well I was supposed to be back in Florida by now.  But you can't fight Mother Nature!  My flight out of Buffalo was cancelled last night and now the reservations are so backed up I won't be flying until Friday. 

Unfortunately I had to miss my first night back at Turtles tonight.  But it was out of my control.  And since it simply is what it is,  I'm considering it a gift to spend a few additional days with my Dad and family. 

I took this photo from my upstairs window a couple days ago at dawn.  The photo doesn't do the brilliant pink sky justice, but I thought I'd share it anyway. 

So here I am in subzero temperatures.  But all is well and I thank God for safety and many blessings along the way!

So this is what 2014 looks like!  I hope it looks happy and healthy for all of you, all year long.

I did my first solo New Year's Eve show last night at Tilllman's Village Inn in Albion, NY.  It went very well, and we agreed to do it again next year.  Moving equipment in the snow is NO FUN.  But I'm getting tougher.  And I'm learning how to LAYER to keep warm.

I will be back in Florida on January 6, just in time to begin Tuesdays at Turtles on the 7th.  I so enjoyed November, I am looking forward to continuing in January.

I have some show dates coming up this month too, including one with my good friend, Jimmy Mazz.  We will be performing at the Ramon Theatre in Frostproof, FL on January 25.  "Dreamlovers: Bobby Darin and Connie Francis, The Show That Should Have Been'.

My New York visit with family is coming to a close, and I can't say I'm happy about that.  But I do look forward to seeing all my dear friends in Florida SOON!

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